Staff Accountant

Hubinternational; California; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Job summary

HUB International is hiring a Staff Accountant to join the Canadian Divisional Controller team, supporting day-to-day finance across Canada. The role offers a blend of remote and in-office work, with opportunities for advancement and a collaborative culture.

The position focuses on accounts receivable/payables, month-end activities, and cross-functional finance projects, in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced MS Excel skills and ability to analyze data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform trade accounts receivable postings and collections.
• Process premium and broker payables accurately and on time.
• Handle client return payments and month-end closings.
• Maintain reconciliations and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Investigate variances and collaborate with other departments.
• Provide ad-hoc financial and operational analysis for decisions.
• Produce new reporting and improve existing reports.

Skills

Excel advanced

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Accounting courses or bookkeeping experience

Job description

A path for every ambition.

At HUB, we believe the best work happens when people are given real space to grow and then given the autonomy to exercise it. We power progress and protect ambition: for the clients who count on us, and equally for the people who make that possible every day.

We’re creative thinkers and determined doers, guided by values that show up in how we work together: with empathy, adaptability, accountability and a genuine commitment to one another’s success. We foster bold ideas, celebrate curiosity and share what we know. Because when people grow, the work they do grows with them.

Our purpose is deeply human: to help people navigate the world on their terms, at their speed, toward their future. We hold that same commitment to the people building careers here.

Whether you’re starting out or leveling up, you’ll find the resources to evolve, the support to take on more and a team ready to back you at every stage.

Your ambition has a home here.

ABOUT US

AtHUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.

HUB is a global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and more than 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.

About the Position

The Staff Accountant will be part of the Canadian Divisional Controller team, with personnel in across Canada. The successful applicant will support the day-to-day finance functions in accordance with corporate requirements.

HUB offers competitive compensation packages, advancement opportunities, great culture and the flexibility of working 2 days a week from home and 3 days in our offices, subject to change based on corporate guidance, making this a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate. The successful applicant will be head quartered out of the Woodbridge, Oakville, or Windsor ONTARIO area.

The primary responsibilities include:

• Perform all trade accounts receivable and ensure they are posted and collected in a timely manner.
• Perform all premium and broker payables and ensure they are paid in a timely manner.
• Perform all clients’ return payments in a timely manner
• Perform regular reconciliations to ensure accurate financial statement reporting.
• Investigate all aged balances and work collaboratively with other departments to resolve.
• Daily review and verify information in reports to ensure accuracy.
• Research, identify, and communicate key variances relating to financial and operational metrics
• Perform month close and tie out to supporting month end reports
• Work cross-functionally with other departments for all financial matters.
• Maintain up to date records of finance in all finance systems.
• Act as a liaison between various teams to facilitate any issues requiring resolution.
• Be an integral team member by providing support where needed.
• Provide ad-hoc financial and operational analysis to support business decisions
• Improve upon existing and implement new reporting as requested by management
• Various other assignments, as required

Position Requirements

• Accounting courses, or bookkeeping experience considered an asset
• 1-2 years of relevant professional experience
• Advanced MS Excel skills, with ability to analyze data
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High degree of accuracy with a good eye for detail

JOIN OUR TEAM

Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on helping our leaders maximize the potential of their employees.

The expected salary range for this position is$50,000 to $60,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience andworking location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level.If you believe that your qualifications and experience surpass the minimum requirements for this role, we encourage you to submit your application. By doing so, we will be able to keep your application on file for consideration for potential future positions within our organization. HUBInternational is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages whichcould include extended health benefits, disability insurance, RRSP matching,paid-time-off benefits, and eligible bonuses, and commissions for some positions.

AI and Automation Notice: HUB International uses limited AI and automation tools within our recruitment systems to enhance efficiency in the hiring process and in the candidate experience. These tools do not independently make hiring decisions or screen out candidates — all decisions are made through human review

What we offer you

We invest in your growth. HUB offers structured training, licensing support, and ongoing development opportunities designed to accelerate your career. Benefits and programs vary based on employment status, role, location, and applicable eligibility requirements.

• Competitive pay with comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, and company-paid life and disability plans
• Generous paid time off, paid parental leave and a wellbeing program designed to support real work/life balance
• A collaborative, high-performing culture with meaningful engagement, community impact through HUB Gives and genuine room to grow your career

The HUB difference

HUB International is one of North America’s largest insurance brokers, delivering risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management solutions to businesses and individuals across the United States and Canada — through locally led teams backed by national expertise, giving you the agility of a local partner and the reach of a global organization.

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